How long time does it take for a firm to get from a "A" to a "B" position in terms of sales growth?

It depends on the methodology used to compete and to co-operate with others firms which have similar needs and/or strategies. IAL FVG, one of the biggest regional training agency in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region has been planning the first edition of the course titled "Co-marketing strategies for the SME's development". The results expected comprehends persons who knows how to set-up co-marketing strategy, to co-ordinate two or small group of firms, to analyse the entrepreneurship Return on Investment and more.

Italy’s National Association Of ‘Alberghi Diffusi’ (litterally translated in "scattered hotels") won the World Travel Market Global Award 2010 in recognition of its work in developing the Alberghi Diffusi hotel concept throughout Italy and revitalising communities.

World Travel Market Chairman Fiona Jeffery presented the award to Fabrizio Vincitorio, Manager, Residenza Sveva in Termoli, a member of the Alberghi Diffusi Association, on Monday November 8. World Travel Market Chairman Fiona Jeffery said: “This sort of concept is contributing to a whole new tourism giving travellers a real opportunity to absorb local cultures and get involved in local communities.”

The other 2010 winners are: China International Travel Service Co, Collette Vacations’ Collette Foundation, Canada’s Transat A.T. Inc, Iberia, Brazil-based Trend Operadora, Rabee Zureikat of Jordan’s Zikra Exchange, India’s Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, Russian Express and Portugal’s Turismo do Alentejo.

(source and info: WTM)

Colombia: such a beautiful Country. This is my first consideration at the end of the course held in Trieste from July to September 2010.
I really didn't know it!
The promise now is to consider a trip and explore it!
Great Students too of course.
Muchas Gracias a todos good luck and see you in the next future!

Maurizio